Republican Bill Would Criminalise Insulting Former Presidents
California Republican Bill Essayli proposes groundbreaking bill making it illegal to publicly insult former presidents, sparking immediate controversy and free speech debates.
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Government Courts Bill Sparks Protest Rights Backlash
Ministers accused of 'draconian' power grab as new legislation threatens to criminalise peaceful protests and grant sweeping powers to restrict demonstrations across England and Wales.
De Blasio partners with socialist for social worker programme
Ex-New York City mayor Bill de Blasio joins forces with state assemblyman Zohran Mamdani to create groundbreaking mental health response teams, aiming to transform emergency services and reduce police involvement in mental health crises.
MPs and police chiefs launch Truth Matters campaign
Senior politicians and police leaders launch groundbreaking campaign demanding truth and transparency from public officials, with new measures to combat lying in politics.
Government facing major financial risks, warns watchdog
The National Audit Office head Gareth Davies reveals serious concerns about government financial management and accountability in exclusive interview with David Lammy.
Sheku Bayoh Inquiry Chair Resigns Amid Sabotage Claims
The chair of the Sheku Bayoh inquiry resigns unexpectedly as the family accuses Police Scotland of deliberately sabotaging the investigation into his 2015 death in custody.
Police Commissioner's helicopter scandal sparks apology
Victoria Police Commissioner Mike Bush faces mounting criticism after using a police helicopter for personal transport, prompting a formal apology amid growing accountability concerns.
Boris Johnson's dramatic Covid inquiry performance
Former PM Boris Johnson displayed a mix of frustration and theatrical exasperation during his latest Covid inquiry appearance, raising eyebrows with his dramatic responses to tough questioning about his government's pandemic handling.
MP warns Hillsborough Law could create 'slippery slope'
Labour MP Ian Byrne raises urgent concerns about the proposed Hillsborough Law, warning it could set a dangerous precedent for future tragedy responses while honouring victims' legacy.
Queensland rewrites FOI laws after automated request deluge
The Queensland government is implementing sweeping changes to its Freedom of Information framework after being overwhelmed by automated requests, sparking debate about digital transparency versus bureaucratic sustainability.
Philippines Fury Over Missing Flood Defence Billions
Massive public outrage grips the Philippines as a corruption scandal reveals billions of pesos missing from vital flood control projects, leaving communities vulnerable to climate disasters while officials allegedly profited.
LA Metro CEO's Secret Settlement Package Revealed
Exclusive investigation reveals how Los Angeles Metro CEO Fesia Davenport received a substantial settlement package to quietly exit her role, raising serious questions about transparency and accountability in public transportation leadership.
PA Governor Slams Baltimore Police Over Trooper Arrest
Governor Josh Shapiro condemns Baltimore police after a Pennsylvania state trooper was arrested during a traffic stop, escalating tensions between law enforcement agencies.
Police officer's stalking victim too scared to dial 999
A woman stalked by a serving police constable reveals she was too frightened to call emergency services, fearing officers wouldn't believe her in this disturbing case that raises serious questions about police accountability.
Police watchdog investigates GMP over families treatment
The IOPC has initiated a sweeping investigation into how GMP handles bereaved families after multiple serious complaints revealed systemic failures in communication and support.
Police officer guilty of assault over teen headlock
A Metropolitan Police officer has been convicted of assault after restraining a teenage girl in a headlock during a stop in north London, raising serious questions about police use of force.
Police enter wrong home in Peacehaven blunder
Sussex Police faces serious scrutiny after officers mistakenly forced entry into a family home while searching for the Home Secretary's residence, raising urgent questions about police procedures and accountability.
Systemic Failure: UK Police Racism Crisis Exposed
Exclusive investigation reveals how decades of ignored warnings and failed reforms have allowed institutional racism to fester within British policing, creating a crisis of public trust.
Stephen Lawrence's Father: Met Police Racism Unchanged
Exclusive: Neville Lawrence breaks 30-year silence to accuse Scotland Yard of failing to learn from institutional racism exposed after his son's murder, as landmark report anniversary approaches.
Noem's Super Bowl Ice Storm Controversy Sparks Fury
Republican governor faces mounting criticism after revelations about her administration's handling of a deadly Super Bowl Sunday ice storm that claimed multiple lives across South Dakota.
Police cleared in choking incident after car horn protest
A Metropolitan Police officer has been cleared of misconduct after allegedly choking a man who complained about officers blocking his street. The controversial incident, captured on viral video, sparked public outrage and calls for police accountability.
Kansas deputy charged in Black inmate's death case
A Kansas sheriff's deputy faces involuntary manslaughter charges after the death of a Black inmate, with the controversial 'excited delirium' diagnosis at the centre of the case.
Reeves: £30bn asylum black hole in Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves exposes massive financial shortfall in asylum system, revealing £6.2 billion annual costs and warning of tough spending decisions ahead.
Omaha police exposed for racist Facebook posts
Internal investigation reveals shocking racist content shared by Nebraska police officers on social media, prompting community outrage and calls for reform.
Lammy: Government 'running away from democracy'
Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy delivers blistering critique of government's approach to Gaza ceasefire votes and democratic accountability in passionate Manchester address.
Optus Among Companies Paying Zero Tax Despite Billions
Shocking analysis reveals how major corporations including Optus, EnergyAustralia and Chevron legally paid zero income tax despite earning billions in revenue across Australia.
Corporate middlemen mask Australian fossil fuel profits
A groundbreaking report exposes how complex corporate structures are masking the real beneficiaries of Australia's lucrative fossil fuel industry, raising concerns about accountability and transparency.
UK's environmental justice under threat from convention exit
Environmental campaigners face a critical threat as the UK government considers abandoning the Aarhus Convention, a landmark agreement that guarantees public access to environmental justice and government accountability.
Tearful woman confronts Jim Chalmers over economic hardship
An emotional confrontation unfolded as a tearful woman interrupted Treasurer Jim Chalmers' media briefing, delivering a raw account of financial struggle that left officials stunned.
Glasgow University accused over student graduation day death
Glasgow University accused of systemic failures in supporting a vulnerable student who took his own life hours before his graduation ceremony, as parents demand accountability.
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